4/02/2008

The East Point velodrome has announced new racing categories for the Wednesday Night spring races. These levels are:EliteExpertCompetitiveNew Track RacerSee the Dick Lane Velodrome website for full details. http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/One of the main concerns behind this restructuring is rider safety, a matter particularly near to my heart. Pete, Brian and Wayne are also hoping this change will allow riders to find a group where they can consistently be competitive.No one enjoys racing just off the back week after week, surviving from one race to the next. The new categories will also afford riders the opportunity to work on race strategy and technique.Riders must accumulate points to move up in category.